Job Description
Clinch Valley Medical Center
Under the direction of a Radiologist and supervision of the Leader of Imaging Services and Lead Technologist in Ultrasound, the Ultrasound Technologist performs ultrasound procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Performs a number of technical procedures that will require independent judgment. Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedure as required. The Ultrasound Technologist plans for patient/family/significant other educational needs and plans, implements and evaluates knowledge gained through educational efforts. Performs all activities in an ethical and professional manner.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Operates and controls all modes of ultrasound equipment, obtaining good diagnostic quality images and processes and assesses films appropriately.
2. Schedules of all ultrasound exams in the most economical and efficient manner.
3. Properly assists, transfers and immobilizes patients with proper techniques and devices.
4. Responsible for ordering proper supplies and doing statistical departmental records.
5. CPR/ACLS certification required.
6. Orders and stocks all ultrasound supplies.
7. Maintains department records, reports and files.
8. Interviews patients and reviews charts/orders to obtain clinical history; retrieves prior films.
9. Assists the Imaging Physician as needed.
10. Assists in the transport of patients to and from the department as needed.
11. Participates in collection, analysis and reporting of performance improvement activities.
12. Accurately charges for exams and supplies.
13. May be required to perform other assignments from time to time as requested by the Department Leader
Job Requirements
Education: Registered A.R.R.T. by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or minimum of one year's experience working under the supervision of a registered sonographer.
Experience: One (1) year of hospital experience preferred.
Special Qualifications: RDMS and RVT certification are required. Echocardiogram experience preferred.
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Brentwood, TN
Across our network and at our Health Support Center, we are united by a shared mission and vision, core values and guiding principles that drive everything we do and inform our approach to patient care, quality and how we do busine. We know that to achieve our vision of creating places where people choose to come for healthcare, physicians want to practice and employees want to work, we must organize around the right strategies. At LifePoint, our strategies are simple and enduring.
Our Operating Groups
LifePoint's facilities and practices are divided into four operating divisions: Eastern, Central, Mountain and Western. Each of these divisions has a leadership team that mirrors a hospital's leadership team, including a president and dedicated physician and provider leadership resources.
Our Health Support Center
Our Health Support Center (HSC), in Brentwood, Tennessee, has subject matter expertise in every area of healthcare operations and provider services. The HSC is organized to bring resources to bear across the continuum of care, from before a patient accesses healthcare services to after they are sent home, while keeping quality and compliance at the center.
On a daily basis, our group leaders and subject matter experts are working with our local markets to help develop and implement the right strategies that ensure healthcare thrives in their communities.
Our Physicians
Physicians are a critical access point to care in our communities. We work to build and maintain collaborative relationships with both our employed physicians and a broad network of affiliated providers, and we provide a full spectrum of practice management and physician support to help secure the delivery of quality care today and for the future.